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In reply to the discussion: Strong indications that Obama really does want to cut Social Security benefits [View all]truebluegreen
(9,033 posts)7. And, certainly, if a politician doesn't say it in so many words
he can't possibly mean it.
For me personally it is a huge red flag when a spokesperson says "We have no intention of SLASHING benefits." Edited to add: A chained-CPI cost-of-living increase to Social Security payments sounds like a little thing, and maybe do-able and Obama keeps shopping it around--on his own initiative. In reality it appears to be a quick and easy but massive cut to the Federal budget (Savings!), even tho SS doesn't add a penny to the deficit and is solvent for decades.
Sounds so reasonable, doesn't it? Like Obama, and some posters on this topic.
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Strong indications that Obama really does want to cut Social Security benefits [View all]
brentspeak
Jan 2013
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The President has stated unequivocally the Social Security has NOTHING to do with The Deficit!
bvar22
Jan 2013
#5
'In reality it appears to be a quick and easy but massive cut to the Federal Budget"
TheProgressive
Jan 2013
#23
I never believed Obama wanted to cut Social Security benefits until he offered the pukes
Autumn
Jan 2013
#9
Bho imo seems to have gone further to promote bi-partisanship than anyone in my memory
indepat
Jan 2013
#14
Strong Indication That Some Elements Want To Attack/Disrupt The Left From The Left
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#19